# Solar Panel Bird Proofing Birmingham | Pigeon Mesh > Solar panel bird proofing in Birmingham. Nests cleared once they are out of use, then mesh fitted around the array to keep pigeons out. No drilling the panels. URL: https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panel-bird-proofing/ 1. [Home](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/) 2. Solar Panel Bird Proofing # Solar Panel Bird Proofing in Birmingham [Eco Solar Panel Installation Company](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/) fits solar panel bird proofing across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Old nests and droppings are cleared from under the array, then mesh is fitted around the edge to keep pigeons out for good. Quotes are free. Call about pigeons 0121 330 1151 (+441213301151) [Get a free quote](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/contact/) Lines open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm. ![Installer clipping bird mesh around the edge of a solar panel array on a Birmingham roof](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/images/fitting-bird-mesh-around-solar-panels-on-scaffold-birmingham.webp) - Pigeon mesh around the whole array - Clips, not drilling through panels - Old nests and droppings cleared - Active nests left until they're empty - Any installer's system - Free quote Last updated: 28 September 2026 Solar panel bird proofing in Birmingham usually means one bird: the pigeon. The gap between a panel array and the roof is sheltered, dry and warm, which makes it an ideal nest site. Once pigeons move in, nesting material and droppings build up under the panels and down the roof, the scratching can be loud, and cables running under the array can get damaged. ## How mesh works The fix is to close the gap. Mesh is cut to fit the full perimeter of the array and fixed to the panel frames with clips, so nothing is drilled through the panels. Corners and the joins between panel groups are closed off as well, because a single gap is enough for a pigeon to get back in. Spikes along the ridge move birds off the top of the roof but don’t stop them getting underneath. Before the mesh goes on, the old nesting material and droppings are cleared out and the cables under the array are checked. If they have been damaged, the [repair](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panel-repair/) is quoted separately. ## Nests and the law Timing matters. [Gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wild-birds-protection-surveys-and-licences) says all wild birds, their eggs and nests are protected by law, and that you must not disturb them while they are nesting or building a nest, and that a nest must not be taken, damaged or destroyed while it is in use or being built. So if there is an active nest, the work waits until it is empty. ## Is it worth it? Homeowners discussing quotes online have been asked for [£650](https://www.reddit.com/r/DIYUK/comments/17s4952/is_bird_mesh_worth_the_cost_on_solar_panels/) to [£760](https://www.reddit.com/r/SolarUK/comments/1pzp23g/760_extra_for_bird_protection/) for mesh on a domestic system, and [another thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/SolarUK/comments/1t005dg/bird_proofing/) puts it at around £600. There is no published Birmingham average, so treat those as a rough guide. If pigeons are already under your panels, mesh is usually worth it. If you have never seen one, it may not be needed yet. While the panels are being meshed, it is a good time to have them cleaned. [Solar panel cleaning](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panel-cleaning/) covers that, and [solar panel maintenance](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panel-maintenance/) checks the rest of the system. ## What's included - Array inspected for nests, droppings and cable damage - Timing checked so no active nest is disturbed - Nesting material and droppings cleared from under the panels - Cabling under the array checked for damage - Mesh cut to fit the full perimeter of the array - Mesh fixed with clips to the panel frames - Gaps at corners and joins closed off - Before and after photos ## How the options compare Solar Panel Bird Proofing: options compared Compare Leave it Spikes or deterrents Full mesh Nesting under the panels Carries on and spreads Often continues underneath Blocked around the whole edge Cables under the array At risk from nesting Still at risk Protected once the gap is closed Mess and noise Ongoing Reduced on the ridge Stops once the birds can't get under Panels drilled n/a Sometimes No, clip fixings ## Related resources - [Learn Why are my solar panels not working?](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/guide/solar-panels-not-working/) - [Decision Guide Buying a house with solar panels: what should you check?](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/guide/buying-a-house-with-solar-panels/) System stopped generating? 1. 1Look at the inverter screen or lights and write down any error code or message. 2. 2Stay off the roof and leave the DC cables alone. Burning smell or smoke: keep clear and call 999. 3. 3Call us with the code and roughly how old the system is, 9am to 7pm, 7 days. 0121 330 1151 (+441213301151) Rules this work has to meet - Wild bird protection law: nests in use are left alone - Panel manufacturer warranty conditions (no drilling the frames) - Safe access for working at height Step by step ## How bird proofing works 1. ### Photos or a look Send a photo of the panels and where the birds go in. It tells us how much mesh the job needs. 2. ### Timing If there is an active nest, the job waits until it's empty. The law protects nests in use. 3. ### Clear and check Nesting material and droppings are cleared out, and the cables under the array are checked. 4. ### Mesh Mesh is clipped around the full perimeter so there is no way back in. The work ## How the work looks Illustrative photos of the methods and finish described on this page. They are not records of particular customers' jobs. - ![Pigeon nesting material packed under solar panels, Birmingham](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/images/nesting-material-under-panels-birmingham.webp) Pigeon nesting material packed under solar panels - ![Bird mesh clipped along the edge of a solar panel array, Birmingham](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/images/bird-mesh-fitted-along-panel-edge-birmingham.webp) Bird mesh clipped along the edge of a solar panel array Pigeons under your panels? Send a photo and we will price the mesh for the whole array. Lines open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm. 0121 330 1151 (+441213301151) [Get a free quote](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/contact/) Where we work ## Where we work in Birmingham and the West Midlands Based at B23 6RP in north Birmingham, we work across Birmingham and the West Midlands. These towns have their own local pages: - [Solar panels in Solihull](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-solihull/) - [Solar panels in Walsall](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-walsall/) - [Solar panels in Sutton Coldfield](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-sutton-coldfield/) - [Solar panels in Tamworth](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-tamworth/) - [Solar panels in Lichfield](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-lichfield/) - [All areas we cover](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/areas-we-cover/) Questions ## Solar Panel Bird Proofing: common questions ### How much does solar panel bird proofing cost? There is no published Birmingham average. Homeowners discussing quotes online report figures from about £600 to £760 for a typical domestic array. The size of the array, the number of separate panel groups and access change the price. You get a free quote before any work. ### How do I stop pigeons nesting under my solar panels? Close off the gap between the panels and the roof. Mesh clipped around the full edge of the array does that without drilling the panels. Spikes on the ridge don't stop birds getting underneath. Any active nest has to be left until it's empty first. ### Can you remove a pigeon nest from under my panels? Only once it is no longer in use. Gov.uk says all wild birds, their eggs and nests are protected, and that you must not disturb birds while they are nesting. We check first and come back once the nest is empty. ### Is bird mesh worth it? If pigeons are already getting under the panels, usually yes. Nesting material collects under the array, droppings build up, and cables can be damaged. If you have never seen a bird under your panels, it may not be needed yet. ### Do you cover my part of West Midlands? We are based at 115 Sutton New Rd in north Birmingham and cover Birmingham, including [Solihull](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-solihull/), [Walsall](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-walsall/), [Sutton Coldfield](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-sutton-coldfield/), [Tamworth](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-tamworth/) and [Lichfield](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panels-lichfield/), plus Wolverhampton, Coventry, Dudley, West Bromwich, Nuneaton, Redditch, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Oldbury, Smethwick, Rowley Regis and Willenhall. Lines are open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm. Call 0121 330 1151 (+441213301151) with your postcode and we will confirm. [All areas we cover](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/areas-we-cover/). ### Are you open 24 hours? No. Lines are open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm. If your system smells of burning, shows scorch marks or crackles, keep people away from it and call 999 if there is smoke or fire. Anything else, from a dead inverter to a drop in output, can wait for a call in opening hours. Related ## Related services - ### [Solar Panel Cleaning](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panel-cleaning/) Pure-water cleaning for moss, lichen and grime, with a quick visual check of the array while it is clean. View service - ### [Solar Panel Maintenance](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panel-maintenance/) Servicing and inspection for any installer's system: connections, isolators, inverter health and output checked, with written findings. View service - ### [Solar Panel Repair](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/solar-panel-repair/) Dead, tripping or underperforming systems traced to the actual fault: inverter, isolator, connector, cable or panel, then fixed. View service Keep pigeons out from under your panels. Call for a free quote, or send your postcode and we will ring you back. Lines open Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm. 0121 330 1151 (+441213301151) [Get a free quote](https://ecosolarpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/contact/)